Eldorado Crescent, Cheltenham

The old galley kitchen and external wall was removed to make way for an extension, with stepped levels, to allow for an open plan living area, kitchen and dining room. Old and new materials were used to marry contemporary design with the classic features of this late 19th century building.

The main design focus was how to incorporate the fall of the land outside, without looking out of proportion.

By removing an external wall and extending to the rear of the property, this house went from having a dining room and small galley kitchen, to having a cosy winter snug complete with a contemporary log burner, a new light summer snug at the garden level, as well as an open kitchen and dining area.The roof connecting these three levels was constructed of lead line (itself at differing levels), and glass reinforced plastic (GRP).

Rear Extension to form new kitchen, utility and snug. Removing rear external wall to form an open plan living space.

New limestone patio, seating area using composite decking and steps to garden.

Installation of a new kitchen, coupled with an upgrade to the existing layout of the house.

The single-story galley kitchen that extended from the back of the house was demolished, prior to reducing the ground level and installing new foundations. The walls were built with reclaimed bricks that were salvaged from a local reclamation yard.

A new flat roof was constructed with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). Roof glazing was used, with varying roof heights, to link the house to the new extension. Anthracite grey aluminium bi-fold doors and windows were fitted. The old external wall was demolished.

Electric underfloor heating was laid throughout under engineered oak flooring. A bespoke kitchen and utility were installed. A decking area was constructed outside the bi-fold doors, at the far end of the extension using Millboard composite decking. A new limestone patio was laid on the side of the extension.